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New services help researchers access smart data on healthy and sustainable places
Faculty of Environment researchers will lead a £6m data service that helps researchers use smart data to better understand the health and sustainability of places.
Safe, sustainable, accessible nutrition for babies, children and teens
Access to healthy diets is essential for young people's health and lives. This World Food Day, we highlight research that supports nutritional health for babies, children and teenagers worldwide.
Plant proteins could be radical alternative to oil-based super lubricants
An oil-free super-lubricant created from potato proteins could pave the way for sustainable engineering and biomedical applications, thanks to research led by the University of Leeds.
Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet
A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds.
Vietnamese teenagers face a double burden of malnutrition
The first study on micronutrient deficiencies among teenage girls in Vietnam shows that both overweight and malnutrition are critical health concerns.